A career change is a great excuse to sharpen up how you dress. Even if your workplace has a relatively relaxed dress-code, it can be a psychological way of proving to yourself that you are ready for some major changes in responsibility and motivation.
However, not everyone wants to dress like a big baller in the city; sharpening your look can just involve tweaking elements of your aesthetic to make you feel far more polished and refined.
GET YOUR SUIT TAILORED
If you have a favorite suit jacket but worry that it just isn’t doing your silhouette any favors, then why not visit a tailor? It’s not indulgent or upper-class to visit a tailor. See it this way: if your washing machine started leaking, would you hire in a plumber to fix it? A tailor is the same principle. You are getting a beloved piece of clothing fixed so that you can continue to enjoy it and feel al little bit sharper in the process.
NEW COLOGNE
Smelling good at work doesn’t have to be expensive. It’s just a case of finding what scents work well on you (and they do change when they hit your skin) and investing in a bottle of cologne. You could easily try on brands in department stores and then go hunting for discount men’s cologne online.
EVERYDAY AND SPECIAL OCCASION SHOES
If you have hitherto been a bit slouchy with your look, you may need to invest in some smarter shoes. However, you may need to invest in two types:
• Every day, smart shoes that look great with any suit.
• An extra special pair, that add glamour to a black-tie getup.
A SOPHISTICATED WATCH
Unfortunately, the stereotype about those with impressive and expensive cars seems to carry through to those with large watches. It’s true that a beautiful timepiece adds sophistication and style, but getting a chunky, metal model for the sake of its size will only ever look over the top. Therefore, buying a model that is classy and elegant will immediately add an accent to your outfit without it standing out for all the wrong reasons.
TEND TO YOUR APPEARANCE
It’s all well and good investing in a smart suit and an expensive watch, but your look will take maintenance. Polishing your shoes regularly and keeping your hair neat are just two aspects of your image that should be regularly worked on. Even updating your skincare routine will help you to feel more confident about your image. Maintenance is about keeping every part of your attire and regime in check; it may feel laborious to start with, but over time it will become a habit.
If you have a promotion coming up, or you would just like to overhaul your work image, then it could be time to get your wardrobe and regime into order. Looking after your appearance is just a matter of routine: once you understand the basics, it’s just a matter of keeping it up.